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Inflation Data Undercuts Trump’s Economic Claims, and the Danger of New Jet-Powered Drones

October 15, 2026

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Inflation Data Undercuts Trump’s Economic Claims, and the Danger of New Jet-Powered Drones

The latest consumer price index showed inflation rising to 3.7% year-over-year, directly contradicting President Trump's repeated claim that prices are coming down. At a rally yesterday, Trump told supporters, "Our country is doing so well," but the government's own data painted a starkly different picture—and new survey results from Pew Research Center showed that close to half of Americans are now struggling to cover basic needs like food, housing, transportation, or medical care.

Russia's Jet-Powered Drones and Ukraine's Starlink Setback

In Ukraine, Russia has deployed a new generation of jet-powered drones that represent a significant escalation in aerial warfare. These drones, transformed from the older propeller-driven Shahed models originally designed in Iran, now scream across the sky at up to 370 miles per hour—roughly three times faster than their predecessors. They carry heavier explosive payloads and arrive so quickly that people barely have time to run. Last month alone, Russia launched 3,000 of them at Ukraine, according to the country's Air Force. They have struck gas stations, bridges, power plants, a passenger train, a school, and a shopping mall.

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  • 1 (00:28) **New Jet-Powered Drones in Ukraine** - Russia has transformed older propeller-driven drones into jet-powered versions that fly three times faster, making them harder to intercept.
  • 2 (01:51) **Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukrainian Operations** - Ukraine reports that its military Starlink service, Star Shield, was suddenly restricted, cutting off connectivity for fast-moving drones.
  • 3 (03:00) **Trump’s Economic Claims Contradicted by Inflation Data** - President Trump claimed at a rally that prices are coming down, but the same day’s CPI data showed inflation rising to 3.7%.
  • 4 (04:48) **Pew Survey Shows Widespread Financial Strain** - A new Pew Research survey reveals that close to half of Americans are struggling to cover basic needs like food and housing.
  • 5 (05:27) **Unaccompanied Migrant Children Face Deportation Without Lawyers** - Reporter Jasmine Oyoa describes immigration court proceedings where over half of unaccompanied minors lack legal representation this year.
  • 6 (08:19) **Remembering Competitive Eating Champion “Eater X”** - Tim Janis, a top-ranked competitive eater known for his scientific approach to the sport, has passed away from lung cancer.
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